The Face of Suffering
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Comment from Nescher Pyscher
It's a very painful read, Babs. I don't know that I can keep going.
I'm praying for you and for yours. I hope you're coping.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2008
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It's a very painful read, Babs. I don't know that I can keep going.
I'm praying for you and for yours. I hope you're coping.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2008
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Dear N. I'm so sorry. I know this is difficult as I lived it, but it is necessary for many reasons. My counselor advised me to continue to write and it is for an even more important reason. I hope to bring justice for my daughters undue suffering. I believe her treatment was nnothing short of criminal. I hope you can stay with me but i understand if you can'. Blessings and love. Babs. L&P2u
Comment from WordPainter
I've been reading through your book and have gotten up to this chapter. I can't imagine the pain of your loss. But I think it is good that you have this place to release your pain and find comfort by writing. Probably good now that you are just getting it all down. Hopefully in some small ways this is helping you through the process also.
There will be time later for editing and stuff if you still want to publish it as a book. But most important is just writing this, your first draft, for now.
Bless you!
WordPainter (Lois)
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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I've been reading through your book and have gotten up to this chapter. I can't imagine the pain of your loss. But I think it is good that you have this place to release your pain and find comfort by writing. Probably good now that you are just getting it all down. Hopefully in some small ways this is helping you through the process also.
There will be time later for editing and stuff if you still want to publish it as a book. But most important is just writing this, your first draft, for now.
Bless you!
WordPainter (Lois)
Comment Written 04-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much for reading this. This is where I am so used to doing my writing and where my portfolio is so it comes natural for me to write it here. I so appreciate your reading and kind words. Blessings. L&P2u
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Bless you!
Lois
Comment from rmdelta
lov'n peace,
Well written, probably best yet. Excellent word usage and a powerful message concerning nurses and the differences in each one of them:
'That was about the fourth roommate Patti had had' (The only thing I noticed in this chapter. Perhaps something like, 'That was about the fourth person Patti had shared a room with?) Your call.
Reggie
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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lov'n peace,
Well written, probably best yet. Excellent word usage and a powerful message concerning nurses and the differences in each one of them:
'That was about the fourth roommate Patti had had' (The only thing I noticed in this chapter. Perhaps something like, 'That was about the fourth person Patti had shared a room with?) Your call.
Reggie
Comment Written 03-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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Thank you Regge. Again I appreciate your loyalty and support. Blessings. L&P2u
Comment from Domino
Hi, Babs. Seems you made great progress here. Getting rid of the 'hateful one' and having Patti re-roomed. This was an incredible ordeay for you to endure, and also for Patti to suffer such pain. Despite her hallucinations, I'm sure she knew you were there for love and support. Ray xx
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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Hi, Babs. Seems you made great progress here. Getting rid of the 'hateful one' and having Patti re-roomed. This was an incredible ordeay for you to endure, and also for Patti to suffer such pain. Despite her hallucinations, I'm sure she knew you were there for love and support. Ray xx
Comment Written 03-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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Yes, that I did do Ray thankfully. Blessings dear friend. Blessings. L&P2u
Comment from Nicky B
That witch of a nurse should have her ass kicked. Why do these type of people even bother entering a profession that is supposed to involve compassion? Boggles the mind.
God bless.
Nick.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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That witch of a nurse should have her ass kicked. Why do these type of people even bother entering a profession that is supposed to involve compassion? Boggles the mind.
God bless.
Nick.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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I know. She is an old cranky bitch. She will do herself in in time. Blessings dear friend. L&P2u
Comment from benjan
A beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. I was intrigued by this and went back to read earlier portions. With your poetry and the narrative, it is a compelling read. I think this is well-written, direct without being over the top with emotions, which to me, adds to the serious nature of what she went through. Your last two lines speak volumes.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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A beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. I was intrigued by this and went back to read earlier portions. With your poetry and the narrative, it is a compelling read. I think this is well-written, direct without being over the top with emotions, which to me, adds to the serious nature of what she went through. Your last two lines speak volumes.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much benjan. I appreciate the kind words and you reading this journl. Blessings. L&P2u
Comment from nitad
I have encountered my fair share of nasty nurses like the one you described. They really do need to find another line of work, don't they? It sounds like your daughter's brain tumors were really wrecking havoc on her mood's and emotions. With my dad it was slightly different. I remember walking into the kitchen one afternoon and saw him standing at the stove fixing himself some lunch. When I looked closer I almost had a heart attack. His left hand was IN the pot, sitting on the lit burner and he didn't even know it. The brain tumor was positioned such that he had no idea where his left arm/hand was unless it was directly in his line of sight. Very scary.
I have a little catching up to do on this book, but I thought this chapter captured well the frustations that we as family members often times have to deal with when our loved ones are in the hospital battling for their lives.
Well done.
One spag:
to say the lest. (least)
Blessings,
Nita
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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I have encountered my fair share of nasty nurses like the one you described. They really do need to find another line of work, don't they? It sounds like your daughter's brain tumors were really wrecking havoc on her mood's and emotions. With my dad it was slightly different. I remember walking into the kitchen one afternoon and saw him standing at the stove fixing himself some lunch. When I looked closer I almost had a heart attack. His left hand was IN the pot, sitting on the lit burner and he didn't even know it. The brain tumor was positioned such that he had no idea where his left arm/hand was unless it was directly in his line of sight. Very scary.
I have a little catching up to do on this book, but I thought this chapter captured well the frustations that we as family members often times have to deal with when our loved ones are in the hospital battling for their lives.
Well done.
One spag:
to say the lest. (least)
Blessings,
Nita
Comment Written 02-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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Yes, I think if a nurse can't have compassion they need to change occupations. Thank you dear Nita. Many Blessings and L&P2u.
Comment from adewpearl
to say the lest should be least
different diagnosis should be diagnoses as it is plural
I hope, will tell should be I hoped, would tell
could hardly breath should be breathe
telling Carol, it remove the comma
Bringing lines, she tried add this comma
This is such a painful and intimate story, and you are such a brave writer to share it - thank you.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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to say the lest should be least
different diagnosis should be diagnoses as it is plural
I hope, will tell should be I hoped, would tell
could hardly breath should be breathe
telling Carol, it remove the comma
Bringing lines, she tried add this comma
This is such a painful and intimate story, and you are such a brave writer to share it - thank you.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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Thank you Brooke for the assistance and for staying with this journey. Many Blessings. L&P2u
